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  1. 21-06-2023, 06:54 PM #14
    Barry the hunter
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    Quote Originally Posted by shift14 View Post
    Bell47 G engine was turbocharged 435ci Lycoming.
    Hiller 12E twin carb 540ci Lycoming.
    12E Turbine conversion was Soloy conversion, installed an Allison 250 C-20 ( Jetranger / Hughes500 C/D) in place of the VO540. Lighter engine and better ISA+ performance.

    Fond memories….fading

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    Soloy in for hot end inspection.

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    yup thats the beast - cant remember the name of the pilot did ag work Gisborne - suffered from overheating the transmission - cyclic shake was noticeable
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